…the soil. Pumpkins are made of up to 90 percent water, so give your vines plenty of moisture, especially during hot summer weather. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of…
Planting Spring-Blooming Bulbs in Autumn Provide Color After Winter
…inches tall, dig the hole 9 inches deep. Most spring-blooming bulbs like soil that’s on the dry side during their “off season” so choose an area to plant them that…
Crops to Plant in the Fall for Harvest the Following Spring
…the same way as you would kale, and plant them in nitrogen-heavy, compost-rich soil. Give them a good mulchy blanket and let the cool winter months help to break down…
Soil Carbon Monitoring Enhanced for Conservation Reserve Program
…the program will be sampled, measured, and monitored for soil carbon levels beginning sometime in the Fall. Three partners will be assisting with the implementation of the new monitoring initiative….
House Ag Committee Dems Want Ag Spending Preserved
…landowners who are willing to undertake efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and rebuild soil carbon. Additionally, the letter states, “We encourage you to keep these crucial investments in place,…
Philodendron: Planting and Caring for this Iconic Houseplant
…potting soil that will hold moisture while draining away excess water. The pot should have good drainage. You can prune your philodendron anytime. Whether you have your plant in a…
Farmer-led Coalition Advancing $100/acre Climate Policy Plan
…rewarding farmers for the total public value of their conservation practices. In addition to carbon sequestration, the voluntary federal program would pay for improved soil health, cleaner water, biodiversity and…
Easy Steps to Follow When Planting Nursery Plants
…necessary. Tuck your plant in the soil, water, then add more soil if needed to completely fill the hole. Replace or add mulch around your new perennial, making sure it…
Caring for Your Homegrown Pineapple Plant
…watering can to apply it to the soil. You don’t want to use concentrated fertilizers because they will burn your plant. If you did happen to plant outdoors in the…
Growing Pineapple No Matter Where You Live
…should stick out and just the base should be buried. Once in the hole, fill in with soil around the base, pressing down to make it firm. Give the plant…
Governor Newsom Signs $15 Billion Climate Package
…to improve soil health, address livestock methane emissions, and promote equipment replacement. Funding will also be used to provide technical assistance and incentivize the development of conservation management plans on…
Almond Update: Ag Burning Alternatives Funding to Help Producers
…the Valley Air District to chip or shred materials from orchard removals. “For an almond orchard, it covers around $600 per acre if it’s incorporated into the soil and $300…
USDA Investing $75 million in Projects with Focus on Climate-Smart Ag
…Program’s Alternative Funding Arrangements focus on climate-smart agriculture and forestry and other conservation priorities and improve access for historically underserved producers. As part of this year’s project selections, NRCS prioritized…
Pests That Can Plague Your Corn Crop
…germinated, but the seedlings seem weak, dig around in the soil a bit. You may be dealing with seed corn maggots or click beetle larvae. These jerks love to gnaw…